Atty. Nicholas "Nick" Earles
Nicholas Earles is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office and has been a knowledgeable resource in the maritime space for more than 20 years. While his practice focuses in admiralty, his experience also extends to general and premises liability, workers’ compensation, subrogation and transportation.
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Nicholas "Nick" Earles is a maritime attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2003). Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2004) and University of Houston (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2018-2019 (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicholas Earles is a partner in SBSB’s Houston office and has been a knowledgeable resource in the maritime space for more than 20 years
- While his practice focuses in admiralty, his experience also extends to general and premises liability, workers’ compensation, subrogation and transportation
- Additionally, he has navigated difficult cases for energy companies and overseas defense contractors covered by the Defense Base Act
- A member of SBSB’s original roster in February 2015, Mr. Earles has lent his expertise in maritime and beyond to the firm as its presence has grown
- He has represented clients in cases before administrative law judges, three-judge panels, federal appellate courts and district courts at the state and federal levels
- A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, he has dedicated himself to his craft and has received professional acclaim for his efforts, as he was named a Texas Rising Star by Thomson Reuters in 2019
- As an undergrad, he was named a National Merit Scholar at the University of Houston
- Mr. Earles is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice before the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- He is a go-to attorney in maritime law and a diligent representative in multiple other spaces
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas "Nick" Earles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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